Obituary of Sakinah Nafeesah Mujahid

Sakinah Mujahid’s birthday is February 29, and if you ever asked her age, she would say that she stopped counting at age 30. ☺ Sakinah was born in The Bronx at the “Old Lincoln Hospital” to Charlotte Marie and Emmet Harvey. She was the youngest of 10 children. Curtis(Butch), Elsie Rebecca (Becky), David (Bruzzy), Edward (Bub), Carol Anne, Katherine (Kitten), Kenneth (Kenny), Wesley, and Jonathan Guy (J.R.). 7 out of 9 have preceded her in death. Sakinah carried herself with Poise and Confidence that shook the room when her feet touched the floor. She was outspoken and commanded respect. She had a motherly aura and a big heart. Her favorite color was purple. Purple was perfect for her to love, because the color purple represents royalty. Sakinah loved her family. She went to great lengths to cover them in every way possible. Many people who have crossed paths with Sakinah have stories of what she did for them. Just the same, many people have stories of how Sakinah put opportunities in place for them. People will also tell you how she helped them get through tough times by just being there. Sakinah liked music and loved to laugh. She had a song for every occasion and a joke for every situation. She grew up on 167st and College ave in the Bronx. She attended Community Elementary School 53, Junior High School, Jordan L. Mott 22, and graduated from Morris High School. ( all located in The Bronx.) She, later on, studied early childhood education and child psychology at Tuoro College ( located in lower Manhattan). Sakinah also learned American Sign language at Hostos Community College. Sakinah has taken care of a village of children and their parents since she was 13 years old. By 1992 Sakinah was married and had given birth to her 5 children. In 1996 Sakinah embraced Islam and later on, Legally changed her name to Sakinah Nafeesah Mujahid. Sakinah was a faithful member of Majidus Sabur of New York City. Under the guide of Imam Umar Abdul-Jalil. She was a devoted, faithful Muslima who lived by the teachings of Islam. When she stood before Allah and said, “Ashadu Illa Illaha Ill Allah; Ashadu Ana Muhammadan Rasul Allah.” (I bear witness that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad was his last messenger.) She stood on that FIRMLY. Sakinah dubbed the nickname “Pretty Momma” in 1998 when her first grandchild was born. All of the children under her would refer to her as, “Pretty Momma” for generations to come. Sakinah was known as “Ladie” amongst her peers. Sakinah had the spirit of an entrepreneur. She braided hair for money in the ’80s. She sold Avon, Mary Kay, incense and oil, sea moss and health elixirs, and detergent throughout the years. When she was in the mood, she even made her clothes. Sakinah worked as a security guard for 9 years and proceeded to open a part time daycare center inside her Bronx apartment, 3125 Park Ave Apt 3F. It was called “Pretty Momma’s Daycare.” Pretty Momma’s Daycare was in service for 5 years. During that time, Sakinah had remarried. She got married to Abdur Rahman Mujahid on March 31, 2000. Then, she took in, cared for, and adopted her great-nieces and nephew. She met her diary and Goddaughter in 2007, adding to her already huge family. Sakinah and her husband uprooted their family and moved to Boonville, New York, to break generational curses. It wasn’t long before she opened a new daycare center in Rome, New York, and named it “Ladie Cares LLC.” So talented, so beautiful, funny, very witty, and quick on her feet. Sakinah is loved and will be missed. Those celebrating her life and keeping her memory alive include but are not limited to: Her Husband: Abdur Rahman Mujahid Her children: Destiny Marie Brown, Joseph Louis Harvey Johnson IV, De’Asia Monquae Ramsey, Joshua Lee Johnson, and Jacob Jerimiah-Love Johnson Her God Daughter: Tinyetta Davis Her Other Children: Ahzari R. Mujahid, Jamal Al-Din Mujahid, and Zahirah Nya Harris, Her Grandchildren: Waqeel Ya’Sin, Her granddaughter An-Nisa Basheerah preceded her in transition, Jalil Rashad, Sha-Qeel Nafee, Jamil-Al Din, Kha-Leel, Joseph Louis V, Joliyah, Kevin, Heaven, Joshua Lee II, Azari Lee, and Yusha Lee, (and) Tinyetta’s Children: Quanell, Nylah, and Jasir. Her Great Grand Son: Jalil II, and Jamal’s son, Jahseh A Special Thanks and Big Hug to Karlene Payne. Sakinah embraced and loved Karlene as her own as well. Her Living Siblings: Jonathan Guy Ramsey and Curtis Harris (Butch). A host of nieces, nephews, cousins. Friends that became family. Family members that cultivated and watered friendships with her. Thank You and Big Hugs To More Family: Keyonna Lessington, Trinity Anderson, Tanisha Moorehouse, Margaret Michie (a.k.a. “Bussia”), Travis Lesane, Milagros Havia 159st and Park Ave., Neighbors, friends and acquaintances who remember Sakinah as “Ladie” Also, more children that she accepted (and) will always remember Sakinah as Pretty Momma. Sakinah completed her mission here. Allah called her back on September 14, 2021, in the presence of Her Children and Husband. From Her Children To Her Husband: We are in this together, but we extend our condolences to you. The Queen of our family has transitioned. OUR MOTHER. YOUR WIFE. You entered our mother’s life at a time when she needed care and repair. You loved our mother. You accepted us all. You treat us as your own and love our children as your own, with no discrimination. You stood ten toes down through the ups and downs. We will forever be family. Thank You, Pap Pap. Acknowledgments Thank You, everyone, for your condolences, prayers, and shared memories of Pretty Momma. It feels good to know how much she is loved and adored. You all are proof that she touched many peoples’ lives.